STI TESTING & TREATMENT
ThriVe® offers low cost/no cost, private & confidential STI testing (and treatment) for women. ThriVe® Metro East tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis, Bacterial Vaginosis, and Trichomoniasis, certain criteria may apply. Every women considering abortion should get tested for STIs even if she is not experiencing any visible symptoms. Having an active STI at the time of an abortion procedure can cause serious complications. Make an appointment today!
Abortion & STDs
- Abortion clinics may or may not test patients for potential STDs prior to an abortion.
- During a surgical abortion, some STDs may spread through the pelvic area, causing more potential damage to the area.
- A possible complication is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).
STIs linked to PID
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Bacterial Vaginosis
PID
- Symptoms may include pain in the pelvic area, pain or bleeding during sex, fever, and more.
- There is not a precise test for PID; diagnosis is usually based on clinical or ultrasound findings or a laparoscopy procedure.
Chlamydia/Gonorrhea
- Often have no visible symptoms, but may experience genital discharge, burning, and/or irritation.
- Test – Urine/Vaginal Swab
- All females 15 years of age and over may be tested annually, certain criteria may apply.
- Screening males – certain criteria apply.
- Call our helpline to make an initial appointment or to make a retest appointment within 12 months from initial testing.
HIV
- Often shows no symptoms for a number of years.
- Test – Blood Draw
- A six month re-test after initial testing is recommended.
- All females 15 – 64 years of age may be tested. Certain criteria may apply.
- Screening males – certain criteria apply.
Syphilis
- Initial primary stage symptoms may include a painless genital sore; secondary stage symptoms may include skin rash and flu-like symptoms; third stage affects internal organs
- Test – Blood Draw
- All females 15 – 64 years of age may be tested. Certain criteria may apply.
- Screening males – certain criteria apply.
Bacterial Vaginosis
- While Bacterial Vaginosis is not actually an STI, having Bacterial Vaginois can increase your chances of getting an STI.
- Symptoms may include thin white/gray discharge, fishy odor, itching, and more.
- Test – Vaginal Swab
Trichomoniasis
- Most people with Trichomoniasis do not show symptoms, but symptoms may include yellow/green discharge, itchy burning, redness, and more.
- Test – Vaginal Swab
- All females 15 years of age and over may be tested.
STI/STD Prevention
- The only way to avoid STIs/STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
- Condoms may reduce risk of contracting some STIs/STDs if used consistently and correctly every time. However, human error reduces effectiveness.
1 http://www.cdc.gov/std/pid/stdfact-pid.htm
2 http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia.htm
3 http://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/stdfact-gonorrhea.htm
4 http://www.cdc.gov/std/hiv/stdfact-std-hiv.htm
5 http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm
6 http://www.cdc.gov/std/bv/stdfact-bacterial-vaginosis.htm
7 http://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/stdfact-trichomoniasis.htm